Rudderless
“The way back begins with a single chord.”
Synopsis
A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-15
Top Cast
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Billy Crudup
Sam Manning
Anton Yelchin
Quentin
Felicity Huffman
Emily
Selena Gomez
Kate Lucas
Miles Heizer
Josh Manning
Alexandra Lovelace
Mary Beth
Laurence Fishburne
Del
William H. Macy
Trill
Kate Micucci
Peaches
Zoe Graham
Lizzie
Suzanne Krull
Bertie Dupree
Chandler Ryan
April
Peter Spruyt
Alaird
Jamie Chung
Lisa Martin
Ryan Dean
Aiken
Ben Kweller
Willie
Parke Arnold
Interviewed College Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2014
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$58K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$4.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Macy
- Screenplay & Story
- William H. Macy, Jeff Robison, Casey Twenter
- Original Score
- Eef Barzelay
- Original Title
- Rudderless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $58K
- Production Studios
- Amberdale Productions, Unified Pictures, Tee Rob Pictures, Dog Pond Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Macy
William H. Macy, Jeff Robison, Casey Twenter
Eef Barzelay
Eric Lin
John Axelrad
Brad Greiner, Keith Kjarval, Jeff Rice, Nathan Kelly, Randy Wayne
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Macy
Director
William H. Macy
Writer
Jeff Robison
Writer
Casey Twenter
Writer
Eric Lin
Director of Photography
John Axelrad
Editor
Brad Greiner
Producer
Keith Kjarval
Producer
Jeff Rice
Producer
Eef Barzelay
Original Music Composer
Christopher Stull
Production Design
Jillian Bundrick
Costume Design
Jody Stelzig
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rudderless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rudderless about?
A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.
Who directed Rudderless?
Rudderless was directed by William H. Macy.
Who stars in Rudderless?
The principal cast of Rudderless includes Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman, Selena Gomez, Miles Heizer.
When was Rudderless released and how long is it?
Rudderless was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rudderless?
Rudderless had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $58K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Rudderless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rudderless was composed by Eef Barzelay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rudderless?
Rudderless holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).